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- Westinghouse WGen3600v
- Cat RP3600
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| Specification | Westinghouse WGen3600v | Cat RP3600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 3600 W | Winner: Winner: 3600 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 4650 W | 4500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 68 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 99.5 lbs | 125 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 10.5 h | Winner: Winner: 13.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 14 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal | 4.5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.3 x 17.5 x 18.7 | 28.4 x 25.2 x 23 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <23% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 212 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Starting watts | 4650 W | 4500 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 10.5 h | 13.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 14 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | true |
| UPC | 855464003599 | 815683020005 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 3600 | 3600 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 4650 | 4500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 212 | 212 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W30 | SAE 30 or 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and tool kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Part Number | Not available | 502-3684 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Westinghouse WGen3600v is a portable generator offering 3,600 running watts and 4,650 peak watts, powered by a 212cc 4-Stroke OHV engine. It features a 4-gallon fuel tank providing up to 14 hours of runtime, making it suitable for travel trailers and home backup power. | The Cat RP3600 is a 3600-watt gasoline generator built for job sites and RV camping. Its 4500-watt peak output handles startup surges for power tools and air conditioners, while the 3600-watt running capacity sustains multiple household circuits or a single large appliance continuously. |
- Most PowerfulWestinghouse WGen3600v3600W running
- QuietestWestinghouse WGen3600v68 dB
- Longest RuntimeCat RP360013.5h at 50% load
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